Arlington travel guide
Arlington Tourism | Arlington Guide
You're Going to Love Arlington
With a population of 42,844, Arlington is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. Arlington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Arlington
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tango Restaurant (464 Massachusetts Avenue) and Not Your Average Joe's Arlington (645 Massachusetts Avenue) are great picks.
When to visit Arlington
How to Get to Arlington
Plane
When flying to Arlington, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Arlington include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Arlington departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Arlington, followed by Acela. The train journey from Arlington to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Arlington is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 186 miles from Arlington. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arlington, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Arlington takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.
Airlines serving Arlington
Where to stay in popular areas of Arlington
Most booked hotels in Arlington
Renting a car in Arlington
Renting a car in Arlington costs $78 per day, on average, or $156 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Arlington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Arlington is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.